Aerospace Painter: Precision Finishes on Complex Parts

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Mental health support

Performance bonus

Career development

Long service awards

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free parking

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Painter. The full-time, permanent position operates on a 24/7 shift pattern including days/nights/weekends at Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.

The role focuses on applying solvent and water-based primers and top coats to complex components, with formal inspection per our SOPs. Essential criteria include Level 2 NVQ in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting or equivalent experience, GCSEs with Maths/English, and good verbal/written

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting or equivalent experience.
• GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Physical element to this role lifting parts.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-use checks of all equipment to ensure safety.
• Check that airlines are in good condition and not fatigued.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and identified.
• Load and unload paint booths safely and under control.
• Mix paints, lubricants and varnishes to customer specs and SOPs.
• Apply primer and top coat paints to complex parts per SOPs and specs.
• Inspect own work quality, verify paint thickness and perform tape tests.
• Document in SOP/work instructions (job card, paint log, stores log).
• Replenish paints, lubricants and varnishes in paint kitchen.
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks like changing filters.
• Verify parts match job cards and follow customer specs.
• Identify failures, complete NCRs and escalate to Line Manager.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Written communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

SAP or MRP experience

Job description

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Painter. The full-time, permanent position operates on a 24/7 shift pattern including days/nights/weekends at Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.

The role focuses on applying solvent and water-based primers and top coats to complex components, with formal inspection per our SOPs. Essential criteria include Level 2 NVQ in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting or equivalent experience, GCSEs with Maths/English, and good verbal/written